The best solution to wrinkles depends greatly on where they are located, the severity of the wrinkles, and if there is skin laxity or sagging that accompanies the wrinkles. It is possible to temporarily treat fine lines with topical skin care creams. These add moisture to the skin and create a ‘plumping’ effect which reduces the CONTINUE READING
Archive | Facelift
Q&A: What is a mid-face lift?
January 9, 2010
A Mid Face Lift, also called a Partial Face Lift or “Cheek Lift,” focuses on improving the cheeks when the neck is not an issue. The incision is usually mainly in front of the ears and well hidden within the folds in that area. It does not address the lower two thirds of the face CONTINUE READING
Q&A: How is a face lift different than a mini-face lift or mid face lift?
January 7, 2010
These procedures differ in respect to the result that they achieve. A Face Lift targets jowling, sagging skin and muscle laxity of the lower part of the face and neck, and restores a firm and youthful appearance. Not only are you tightening the skin, you are also tightening the fat and muscle below it. Given CONTINUE READING
Q&A: How many stitches does a facelift require?
November 4, 2009
The number of stitches required for a facelift is largely unimportant. More important is having a discussion with your surgeon to discuss where the incision areas will be and what you can expect in terms of healing and long term results. For instance do you use sutures or staples that will need to be removed, CONTINUE READING
Q&A: What is a one-hour facelift?
October 31, 2009
I am not a proponent of the “quick lift” or “thread lift” facelift methods for my patients. Usually there is simply more that needs to be done than can be rushed through in an hour, and if your surgeon doesn’t do the full procedure, then you certainly don’t get the full result. Also the long CONTINUE READING
Q&A: What is the best alternative to a facelift?
October 28, 2009
A facelift, like any decision to have surgery, is a big decision. But it can be very beneficial a procedure to restore the appearance of youth to your face, and tighten skin and underlying fatty tissue and muscles beneath the neck and face. Typically, a face lift is a good option when you have sagging CONTINUE READING
Ask the Doctor: When is it time for a facelift?
August 1, 2009
Looking in a mirror one day and saying to oneself, “My face looks so much older than I feel. How can I do something about it?” triggers a process of self analysis, investigation of (many) surgical and non-surgical options, and several difficult decisions. Not the least of these is deciding how best to spend your CONTINUE READING